Agenda for Semi-Annual Meeting, January 24, 2016
Call Meeting to Order
Approve May 2015 Minutes
Reports:
Board
Treasurer- report
Endowment
Stewardship
MSC
Transition Team
Interim
Votes:
Mission and Vision statements
Mission:
Outward Reaching Inward Seeking
We are creating and nurturing an intentional community that values acceptance, social justice, and the embodiment of UU principles. Come, let us question together.
Vision:
Inclusivity: We welcome, create & sustain a diverse community of belief that finds its identity in shared UU principles.
Communication: We share our mission and activities well in a variety of formats within and outside our church community.
Education: We learn and teach at all ages and provide space for spiritual and community growth.
Social Justice: We work for social justice in Alton and beyond.
Celebration: We embrace and celebrate our community and our world.
UUA GA Congregational Study/Action Issues (CSAI)-
*Voting affirmative grants permission to the 2016 General Assembly to consider these CSAIs during the business meeting. Voting against denies permission for the 2016 General Assembly to consider these CSAIs during the business meeting. Voting for or against does not endorse one stance or another.
A National Conversation On Race
Climate Change and Environmental Justice
The Corruption of Our Democracy
Ending Gun Violence in America